Non-traumatic chylothorax refers to accumulation of chyle in the pleural space in the
absence of any traumatic disruption to the thoracic duct. Chyle originates from the intestines …

Lymphatic flow disorders include a broad spectrum of abnormalities that can originate in the
lymphatic or the venous system. The development of these disorders is multifactorial and is …

Lymphatic flow and anatomy can be challenging to study, owing to variable lymphatic
anatomy in patients with diverse primary or secondary lymphatic pathologic conditions and …

Chyle leaks of any source or type can cause significant morbidity and mortality. Attention to
the anatomy and physiology of the leak, followed by stepwise dietary and pharmacologic …

The lymphatic system is critical in fluid balance homeostasis. Yet, until recently, lymphatic
imaging has been outside of mainstream medicine due to a lack of robust imaging and …

Chyluria is an uncommon medical condition resulting from an abnormal communication
between the abdominal lymphatic system and the urinary tract, which results in the presence …

Lymphatic imaging and interventional therapies of disorders affecting the lymphatic vascular
system have evolved rapidly in recent years. Although x-ray lymphangiography had been all …

Chylothorax is a rare condition characterized by the accumulation of chyle in the pleural
space. While it accounts for a small percentage of pleural effusions, chylothorax can lead to …

The lymphatic system plays an important role in balancing fluid compartments in the body. It
is disrupted by various disease processes in the thorax, including injury to the thoracic …

Background Chylothorax is a very rare form of pleural effusion in children, especially after
the neonatal period, and predominantly occurs secondary to cardiothoracic surgery. It can …